intermission
An intermission is a short break in an event or performance, usually when the audience gets to relax and recharge.
Think about going to the movies. You know how there's a big screen and comfy seats? Sometimes after the first half of a movie ends, you get up, grab some snacks, or chat with your friends while the next part is being set up. That's an intermission! It's like a mini-break in the middle of something exciting.
Intermissions can happen in lots of other situations too - at concerts, plays, even sports games. People use intermission as an opportunity to stretch their legs, grab some food or drink, and get ready for the next part of the event.
How common is "intermission"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
A break between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.
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